The average train between London and Manchester docks takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Manchester docks. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between London and Manchester docks. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Manchester docks at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Manchester docks. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Manchester docks station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
London to Manchester docks train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Manchester docks train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between London and Manchester docks is 261.9 km. The road distance is 298 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
